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Fri, Oct 11, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 4026

Yousuf Karsh (Armenian/Canadian, 1908-2002) Photography Book Grouping, Two Signed, 6 pcs

Estimate: $150 - $300
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Lot includes: (1.) "Karsh Portfolio" by Yousuf Karsh. Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1967. Clothbound. H 12.25", W 9.75". (2.) "Faces of our Time" by Yousuf Karsh. Published by the University of Toronto Press, 1971, reprinted 1972. Clothbound, with dust jacket. H 12.25", W 9.75". (3.) "Karsh, A Fifty-Year Retrospective" by Yousuf Karsh. New York Graphic Society, published by Little, Brown and Company, 1983, second printing. Clothbound, with dust jacket, H 11.5", W 11". (4.) "Karsh Portraits" by Yousuf Karsh. Signed and dated 1980 on the first page inside the cover. New York Graphic Society, published by Little, Brown and Company, 3rd printing, 1979. Clothbound, with dust jacket, H 12.25", W 9.75". (5.) "Faces of Destiny, Portraits by Karsh". Published by Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, second printing, 1946. Clothbound. (6.) "In Search of Greatness: Reflections of Yousuf Karsh". Published by the University of Toronto Press, 1962. Inscribed and signed at the first page inside the cover "Inscribed for: Monte Nagler: with the warm regards of Yousuf Karsh". Clothbound, with dust jacket, H 8.75", W 6.25". Provenance: Property from the Estate of Monte Nagler, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Condition

Portfolio: binding is starting to fail. Pages 85 to 98 have come loose. Faces of our time: tearing and creasing to the dust jacket. Retrospective: minor wear to the dust jacket. Portraits: tears at the spine of the dust jacket. Faces of destiny: wear at the edges and the ends of the spine. Sear of greatness: wear at the edges of the dust jacket. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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Property from the Estate of Monte Nagler, West Bloomfield, Michigan